Trump claims talks underway
President Trump announced he would pause strikes against Iran and said talks to end a five-month war would begin Monday, citing a potential deal involving opening a strait and ending Iran's nuclear activities. On Monday, Trump said negotiations were underway, but Iran's government said no talks were planned or happening.
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7 developments- Aug 1Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
- Aug 2Only center coverage:Trump says Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off on ordering new Iran strikes
- Aug 2President Trump says Iran war talks will begin Monday after he holds off on 'massive' strikes
- Aug 3Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'
- Aug 4Trump snaps back to diplomacy, but Iran has other ideas
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13 viewpointsTrump optimistic Iran talks will reopen strait, and other developments in the Middle East
Trump gives Iran ‘last chance’ to make deal before U.S. ‘decapitation’ strikes
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21 articlesTrump: ‘Unbelievably duplicitous’ Iran begged for talks, now denies they’re happening
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